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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2018 · 1,248 cc

LM18 FNGMOT history

LM18 FNG is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 39,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LM18 FNG white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
39,699 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 FNG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 FNG was last recorded at 39,699 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,146 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,553 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,699 miles
  • 2025 – 36,146 miles
  • 2024 – 34,256 miles
  • 2023 – 30,292 miles
  • 2022 – 29,478 miles
  • 2021 – 23,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,699 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,699 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    993614583299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,146 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    122546924908
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail36,137 miles (+1,881)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    146665738929
    • DangerousCentral Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass34,256 miles (+3,964)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,256 miles
    Test number
    271917821970
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,292 miles
    Test number
    998068438809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail30,292 miles (+814)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,292 miles
    Test number
    138901067573
    • Repaired at testRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass29,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    335294427966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,478 miles (+17)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    937067129204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail29,461 miles (+5,655)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,461 miles
    Test number
    586815166596
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass23,806 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    425794967250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    17,721 miles
    Test number
    950237314712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 FNG

Does LM18 FNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 FNG is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 FNG?
The MOT on LM18 FNG is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 FNG done?
LM18 FNG was recorded at 39,699 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has LM18 FNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 FNG has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM18 FNG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM18 FNG find?
LM18 FNG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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